This Tiny Garden Accessory Can Save Your Potted Plants From Drowning Over Winter – It's So Pretty, I'd Leave It Out All Year
Pot feet may be small, but they can prevent a big problem
When it comes to winterizing the yard, your container garden shouldn't be overlooked. Roots are exposed to the elements and excess moisture can become trapped in the pot, putting them at risk of rot and damage.
But with the help of one of the best winterizing tools – these Amazon resin pot feet – you can ensure your potted plants stay safe through winter. Pot feet sit underneath containers, elevating them so excess moisture can drain away while improving airflow to roots. It's a simple solution to keep your pots safe and healthy, so they return with new growth in spring.
I love the fact these Amazon ones also have an attractive green finish, adding to the look of a container display rather than solely being functional – I would even keep them in place year-round. Here's why they're the container gardening tool worth getting your hands on this winter.
This pack of six pot feet are made of sturdy resin, ideal for indoor and outdoor use. They're recommended for 14-20 inch pots. These pot feet are frost-resistant and corrosion-resistant, ideal for winter. They're also available in other colors.
A Winter Essential
There's a reason why pot feet are on our list of tiny garden tools that solve surprisingly big problems. These simple tools stop excess moisture becoming trapped in containers, keeping roots strong and healthy through the harsher seasons.
It's a simple way to protect container plants from winter weather, but also helps protect pots and planters from frost by keeping clay pots off freezing slabs and keeping them sturdy, reducing the risk of damage.
In fact, pot feet are also useful to use in spring and summer, helping with moisture management and improving airflow to roots during humid conditions. Alongside a soil moisture meter (like this from Amazon), this can help avoid crucial container gardening mistakes.
Pot feet also come in a wide range of designs, including these resin rabbit pot feet on Amazon, so you can use them as decorative accents for your container display year-round.
What Shoppers Say
The Amazon resin pot feet have 4.5 stars from shoppers who are pleased with their quality.
'The build quality is very good. At first I thought they were small, but they actually work well for [my] 17" tall pot. They are very stable,' one five star reviewer writes.
The product description says these pot feet are best suited to 14-20 inch pots, making them versatile for use in a mixed plant pot display. It's often best to use three per pot, but this of course depends on the size of your planter. The lip on each pot foot holds the container in place so it won't fall and break.
'The design is simple but attractive, and they feel stable even with heavier pots. A small but very useful addition for any garden,' another person notes.
You can also use pot feet for indoor plants, adding height and improving the growing environment for them.
'They help improve drainage and airflow, which is great for indoor plants,' a shopper shares.
It is hard to find a downside to these Amazon resin pot feet, especially considering they are so affordable and available in a wide range of other colors, including these terracotta pot feet on Amazon.
Perhaps the only issue is that you only get six pot feet in the pack, potentially only support 2-3 containers. However, for just $23.99 ($21.99 on the current deal), I think it's worth stocking up on a few packs to use in a larger container garden.
What to Shop
These charming pot feet have a rabbit design. They elevate containers off the ground to help excess moisture drain away.
Use this burlap to wrap containers for extra insulation. It's a breathable material that allows airflow to plant roots.
This soil moisture meter gives instant readings, so you can monitor your plant's watering needs more accurately.
As well as improving drainage for your potted plants, there are a few winter container gardening mistakes to avoid. This includes not mulching or insulating pots to ensure plant roots don't freeze and become damaged.
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